Hi everybody..First of all i want to thank everybody that has contributed to this thread, i stumbled upon this forum during my search of more information on hair lasering on the scalp and your experiences have made me gain the last bit of confidence i needed to make that final step. My hairline started to recede about 4-5 years ago (I'm 27 now) and i have been shaving my head for a little over 2 years now. My hair grows really fast so i have to shave it literally every morning.. i have olive skin color and jet black hair (my parents are Sicilian) and it grows pretty fast and even after a fresh shave you can still clearly see the shadows.. Getting rid of the shadows is really the main reason i wanted to do this.. and i guess less razor bumps and irritated skin as a result from shaving, would also be nice.Anyway i finally made the step of contacting a laser clinic (they dont use actual laser machines but IPL).. My first appointment is next week and i cant wait! However for the people that have been through this procedure i was wondering :- Do the shadows REALLY disappear or are they just less noticeable ? Because everybody keeps saying that the hair does grow back but just a lot thinner and lighter, so i was wondering if the hair actually grows back how does that solve the shadow issue ?
Hi Guys, I had my second session today and it went very well. I actually took 3 Advils and put Z-caine, a topical pain reliever, all over my head and it worked great. After completion I could tell a change. I do have grey hair and yes I am going to have that removed also by electrolysis. In fact I have an appointment in two weeks for an electrolysis consultation and how to proceed. I had a different laser tech this time and she really did a great job. She explained to me that I wouldn't believe how many men are having this done. When I asked her how many she said she alone has performed laser hair removal for over two dozen men in the last 16 months. She said even her boyfriend is having it done and had a full head of hair before starting. I was blown away to say the least. But what really made my day was several women in the front area were very complementary about my bald head and how it was nice to seeing men taking such bold actions for their grooming. Serious that was what one woman told me. I was impressed. Anyway this has made my decision in total hair removal that much more solid. Can't wait to get this finished. I have 4 more laser sessions and no telling how many electrolysis sessions but I'll let the group know after my consultation. If those of you out there are considering I say go for it. Till next report.
I had my first treatment last wednesday and BOY does it hurt! But it was manageable i guess.. It took about 30 minutes and my head was really red and swollen for about 3 days. No hairs have fallen out as of yet but the technician told me that wouldnt happen untill atleast 10 to 20 days after the treatment.@san cisco thanks for the reaction.. so from what i understand your hair has grown back a bit ? because that is what i am afraid of, going through all this pain and being really excited with early result just to have those hairs grow back a year later.
Way to go buddy! Here's my 2 cents worth of advice Pos-treatment:SOFTLY, try to wash and brush your head as many times as you can, as it will speed up the shedding process.In the first couple of days, after each treatment, it will hurt just to touch your scalp (like a sunburn).Anyway, as soon as you start washing and brushing it (with a loofa or so), your hair will all fall out much faster (give or take 1 week).Answering your question:I have like 2% hair left, so the shadows are gone a long time ago..Keep in mind that the shadows are just the contrast (in color and texture) of the areas that have hair next to the ones that are bald..Now, I have no idea which Laser equipment you are using, but if you use the same I did (Alexandrite) I can guarantee you that despite the pain, the hair follicle will either be dead after 8/9 sessions or so thin, you wont even notice it.I apologize once again for my english as Im not a native speaker, but I think you get my point.Cheers